Research Assistant (part-time)

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Oversees Healthy Options Program integrated data systems, to include but not limited to survey data, program data, assessment data, and secondary data sets - cleaning and analysis. This will include updating protocols from previous year, setting data entry schedule, running preliminary analysis to check for data quality, cleaning and managing the data set, providing initial analysis and assisting faculty and students with analytic support. Mentorship (with students) and research/evaluation role. Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Data Analysis:
Conducts analysis of survey data for annual county reports, High Obesity Project/Health Options Program evaluation reports, and manuscripts.

30% - Essential - Data Quality:
Conducts preliminary analysis for data quality.

20% - Essential - HOP Data:
Updates Healthy Options Program Survey Data Protocols and ensure that data entry team is following all protocols.

Education - A high school diploma and professional experience involving research, data management and record-keeping activities. A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses may be substituted for the required work experience.
Work Exp 3+ years with the High Obesity Project (Healthy Options Program)

Education - 1st Doctoral / Professional Degree - Public Health

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

25% - Stand for prolonged period
25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
25% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

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Standard Hrs: 5

Expected Pay Rate: $18.90/hour to $25/hour

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Clemson, SC

March 7, 2026

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.